To encourage student self-evaluation and goal setting as seniors transition to higher education, to career/workplace, and/or to military service.
To provide formal resume writing and interview experience.
To allow seniors to reflect on their Allegheny Valley education and achieve closure to their high school experience.
To present staff/community interviewers an opportunity to gain insight to the accomplishments of high school seniors as well as their hopes and plans for the future.
To provide the school with feedback regarding school improvement.
On the Day of the Exit Interview:
Report to the interview site at least fifteen minutes prior to your interview time.
The Senior Exit Interview Team will conduct the interview.
Be dressed in attire appropriate for demonstrating to the public that you are indeed an adult who desires their respect.
As with all interviews you should dress in a businesslike manner:
Required attire for Males: Suit or dress slacks, dress shirt, and tie. Dark socks, dress shoes, no visible tattoos or piercings, hair neat.
Required attire for Females: A suit, professional dress, or slacks/skirt (fingertip length) with a conservative blouse with sleeves. Dress shoes (no sandals), minimal jewelry, no visible tattoos, hair neat.
You should come prepared to introduce and show yourself to be a professional adult from start to finish.
Talk about your life and portfolio components answer questions about your high school career and your plans for the future.
The Exit Interview will be approximately 25 minutes in length.
Once you have introduced yourself, you will present your organized electronic portfolio, which is located on your AVSD Google Drive. (This should last no more than 5 minutes).
Helpful Hints:
-Listen to what is really being asked -Answer all questions that are asked of you -Be mindful of what you say -Be yourself and sincere -Be friendly -Be responsive
Exit Interview Rubric
Click the link to view/download the rubric for the exit interview.
Overview of Exit Interview:
On the Day of the Exit Interview:
Helpful Hints:
-Listen to what is really being asked
-Answer all questions that are asked of you
-Be mindful of what you say
-Be yourself and sincere
-Be friendly
-Be responsive
Exit Interview Rubric
Click the link to view/download the rubric for the exit interview.
Interview Resources
Articles:
Below you will find helpful information regarding the interview process.
http://www.employmentguide.com/careeradvice/Interview_Tips.html
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/advice/19990629a.asp
Video Clips:Below you will find videos pertaining to the do's and don'ts of interviewing and interviewing strategies.
Sample Interview Questions
The Job Interview Database Questions